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LAST UPDATED: August 2023FRANCHISE WEBSITE:&nbsp;<a href="https://buds-place.com/franchise/qualifications/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-buds-place-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723303" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://buds-place.com/franchise/qualifications/</a>&nbsp;REPORTED COST TO GET IN:&nbsp;$600,400 to $1,196,500&nbsp;REPORTED ROI (Item 19):&nbsp;N/A<a href="https://buds-place.com/franchise/qualifications/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-buds-place-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723303" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bud’s Place</a> is a franchise that provides social cannabis consumption lounges in a bring-your-own format (no dispensing until federally legal). It has food, beverages and accessories in a facility where customers can enjoy their own cannabis and have “HIGH. QUALITY. FUN.”<h3>How Many Bud’s Place Locations Are There?</h3>Bud’s Place&nbsp;<a href="https://buds-place.com/buds-place-how-it-all-began/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-buds-place-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723303" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was established</a> in 2019 by Mark Cohen and Ron Silberstein, who saw a gap in the market for somewhere safe, clean and fun that people could enjoy cannabis.&nbsp;In 2021, Bud’s Place&nbsp;<a href="https://www.franchisewire.com/buds-place-franchising-announces-collaboration-agreement-with-status-group-international/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-buds-place-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723303" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">announced a Collaboration Agreement</a> with Status Group International Corporation (SGIC) in which SGIC will help Bud’s Place accelerate its growth and aid in its expansion worldwide. There are single- and multi-unit agreements available across the United States.&nbsp;<h3>What Is Bud’s Place’s Business Model?</h3>Since opening, Bud’s Place aims to be a game changer for franchisees, with a game plan that will:<ul><li>Change their lives and their customers lives for the better</li><li>Enable them to build a solid financial future or enhance the one they already have by providing the customers of Bud’s Place lounges with an upscale, relaxing-yet-energetic, clean, comfortable and safe environment to enjoy their cannabis products, alone or with friends</li><li>Provide Bud’s Place customers with excellent quick service casual food and outstanding, friendly service so they can eat, drink, relax, work, play games, watch TV or mingle with each other.</li><li>Invite Bud’s Place customers with a place they can feel at home</li><li>Require Bud’s Place lounges that follow the rules, are active in the community, and believe in giving back and providing social equity</li><li>Strive to get better every day and to be a place for all to have High. Quality. Fun.</li></ul><h3>How Much Can Bud’s Place Franchise Owners Make?</h3>Bud’s Place does not have a publicly available Item 19. To learn more, contact the team about reading the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which will state the total earnings of any company or franchise-owned unit as a reference.<h3>How Much Does It Cost To Open Bud’s Place?</h3>The investment to open a single Bud’s Place will range between an estimated $600,400 and $1,196,500. The investment will vary based on size, location, license costs and air quality rules.<h3>What Is the Franchise Fee for Bud’s Place?</h3>The franchise fee for Bud’s Place is $75,000 for a single unit. There is a sliding scale for a multi-unit agreement.<h3>Who’s On Bud’s Place’s Leadership Team?</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-silberstein-cpa-cfe-2683171/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-buds-place-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723303" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ron Silberstein</a> — Co-founder, Principal</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-cohen-0618295/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-buds-place-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723303" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mark Cohen</a> — Chairman, COO</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyjsteinmph/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-buds-place-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723303" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Gary Stein</a> — Director of Company Intelligence</li></ul><h3>What Helpful Articles Can I Read to Learn More About Bud’s Place?</h3><ul><li><a href="https://buds-place.com/buds-place-how-it-all-began/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-buds-place-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723303" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bud’s Place, How It All Began</a></li><li><a href="https://buds-place.com/franchise-wire-buds-place-franchising-announces-collaboration-agreement-with-status-group-international/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-buds-place-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723303" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bud’s Place Franchising announces collaboration agreement with Status Group International</a></li><li><a href="https://buds-place.com/is-a-cannabis-consumption-lounge-franchise-in-your-future/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-buds-place-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723303" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Is A Cannabis Consumption Lounge Franchise in Your Future?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/directory/buds-place/336005?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-buds-place-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723303" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Start a Bud's Place Franchise in 2023</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ifpg.org/top-franchises/buds-place?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-deep-dive-buds-place-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723303" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bud's Place Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2023</a></li></ul>&nbsp;Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. 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